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Alive in Faith Form disciples in the footsteps of Mary, the model disciple. /about-us _self

Open to God Discover God's invitation through prayer and discernment. /news-events _self

In the Spirit Realize the power of the Holy Spirit as you discover your gifts, vocation and mission. /discovering-your-gifts-charism-workshop _self

With a Vision Discern a vision for mission and to form disciples in the ministry of accompaniment. /parish-planning _self

Living with Joy Experience the joy of living the Gospel. /a-vision-for-discipleship _self

Register Now for Discovering Your Gifts Workshop!

SO Family of Parishes & Vicariate Workshop
St. Mary Parish Community Center, Royal Oak
South Oakland Vicariate/Family of Parishes
January 25, February 1, 8 , 15 & 22
7:00-8:30 PM
Cost: $25
Click here to register.
Catechist/Parish Staff/Teachers Retreat

We think its helpful for teachers and catechists to know thier own giftedness. This is the best way for them to affirm the gifts of the children they teach.

Knowing charisms provides us with the language to make our baptism come alive and not just remain something that happened in the past.

Via Maria Consulting offeres catechist workshops and retreats.

Let us know how we can help bring this to your parish or school. Click here for more information.
The Key to Happiness: Being who God created you to be

What does it mean to be happy? What does it mean to live a joy-filled life?

These questions are often at the root of our search for peace and contentment. Knowing who we are as a child of God and living life rooted in our purpose as a child of God builds the foundation for a life filled with meaning and true joy.

Discovering Your Gifts workshops help to build a foundation of solid prayer practices and discernment that lead participants to understanding who they are. The Spiritual Gifts inventory further uncovers the gifts they have been given through the power of the Holy Spirit and how they are directed toward mission.
News from the Vatican
- Pope hopes charity match deals a “kick” to exclusion
  
  Pope Francis is hoping that a charity soccer match that includes Swiss Guards, Vatican employees, priests, a player with Down syndrome, migrants and members of the Roma community will deal a...
- Vatican warns of human rights violations against seafarers
  
  World leaders and international organizations must do more to protect thousands of men and women in the fishing industry who suffer continued human rights violations, said Cardinal Peter Turkson
- To fight child labor, eliminate poverty, give adults fair wages, pope says
  
  Extreme poverty, the lack of employment that can support a family and desperation are the major drivers of exploitative child labor, Pope Francis said.
- Dialogue is not ‘synonymous’ with relativism, pope tells Swedish Academy
  
  The world needs a culture of encounter that can open a way for respectful dialogue that doesn't resort to hostility, Pope Francis said.
- Vatican trial raises more questions than answers
  
  At the ongoing Vatican trial involving alleged embezzlement, money laundering and abuse of office, the defense has raised more questions about the prosecution's handling of the investigation..

Join us for Thursdays with the Word

Virtual Thursdays Praying with the Word
Thursdays Noon-12:30 PM
Click here to join us Thursdays at noon

Join Judy Maten, Tom Scholler, and Patti Koval to pray and reflect on the upcoming Sunday Gospel using Lectio Divina, an ancient prayer tradition that forms the foundation of monastic prayer.
Virtual Workshops Keep People Engaged

Wondering how to connect with your parishioners?

Contact us to see how Via Maria can help keep your community connected and inspired.

We can bring Discovering Your Gifts charism workships, or spiritual retreats to your parish via Zoom so people feel connected, cared for and loved.

Let us help you bring the Light of Christ to your parishioners in these times of stress, anxiety and uncertaintity.

Click here to connect with us!
Help Youth Discover their Gifts
What About the Youth You Ask?

Via Maria Consulting, LLC can help. Are you looking for a way to personalize your Confirmation Program? Would you like to have a tool to help guide high school youth to a better understanding of how God is calling them to be apostles?

Announcing the

Spiritual Gifts for Youth
Parish Discernment Kit

This kit includes:
- Spiritual Gifts Inventory books written specifically for youth
- A Companion Guide and Power point presentation specifically designed for your parish that will empower you to run your own charism workshops
- Parish summary sheets and data base template to help you begin to keep valuable charism data for use in calling forth the gifted for ministry.
We are happy to develop your parish kit today. Training is also available for parishes unfamilar with Discovering Your Gifts workshops. Just email us to start the conversation about this very affordable means to unleashing the charisms in your parish today.

Click here for more information.
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